2008

The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 19.0197 Wednesday, 2 April 2008
From: Robert Bearman <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Tuesday, 1 Apr 2008 17:47:34 +0100
Subject: Study Day in Stratford
SHAKSPEReans may be interested in a study day, 'Much Ado about Very
Little?' to be held at the Shakespeare Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon on
26 June 2008.
Much has been written recently in support of the proposition that the
young William Shakespeare was reared in a staunchly Catholic
environment. However, this has not gone unchallenged and the purpose of
this study day is to examine whether the historical evidence on which
these claims are based can bear such an interpretation. Speakers will
include Professor Stanley Wells, Dr Glyn Parry, Dr Michael Winstanley,
T.M. McCoog, SJ, Dr Robert Bearman, and Dr Alison Shell who between them
will discuss the likelihood of Shakespeare's sojourn in Catholic
Lancashire; the recusancy (or not) of John Cottam, the Stratford
schoolmaster; the authenticity of John Shakespeare's 'spiritual
testament' and its links with Edmund Campion's mission to England; the
religious climate in Stratford-upon-Avon during Shakespeare's formative
years; and Shakespeare's reputation amongst the Catholic community both
during his lifetime and later. Further information can be found on the
Trust's website (www.shakespeare.org.uk) or telephone 01789 204016
Robert Bearman
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